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Residents and council press for clearer homeless‑shelter coordination; city manager to follow up
Summary
Public commenters and Councilwoman Thomas urged clearer coordination for sheltering people during extreme weather. City manager acknowledged gaps, said staff will report back and noted an existing 20‑bed shelter and plans for a 50‑bed permanent shelter.
Residents and advocacy groups urged Portsmouth officials to improve coordination and access to temporary shelter during severe weather, and a council member asked the city manager to return with follow‑up information and options.
GW Thompson, speaking for Virginia Organizing, said outreach volunteers and local churches had found gaps in communication and shelter access for people experiencing homelessness. Thompson said he met with Dr. Darlene Washington, director of Portsmouth…
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